The Young Pro Jul 2, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Bay State’s weight problem is bigger than it looks Jul 2, 2009
But the state s children do not share that distinction: With 30 percent of them either overweight or obese, they are in the middle of the pack nationally, as Massachusetts prepares to begin its own child weight screening program. The troubling numbers come from an annual analysis released yesterday by the Trust for America s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, a philanthropy focused on health. (Boston Globe)
Georgians are great at being overweight Jul 2, 2009
Twenty states have passed requirement for body mass index screenings of youth or have passed legislation requiring other forms of weight-related assessments in schools ... The report makes several recommendations, including more focus and funding for state- and community-based initiatives such as nutrition and obesity counseling and screening for obesity-related diseases ... Winners attend the screening of the new TNT show. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Airport test to stop arrival of Sars and flu 'pointless' Jul 2, 2009
Screening for flu or Sars at UK airports to try to stop a pandemic taking hold in Britain will not work, warns an article in this week's British Medical Journal. Many people could be incubating the infection when tested but not show positive results because flight times are not long enough to allow flu or Sars to develop to the point of detection. (Yahoo News -- SARS)
A powerful anniversary Jul 2, 2009
A new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) confirms what many in the cancer community already knew: significant gaps in access to screening and treatment services exist both between states and within states, according to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Advocacy Alliance ... due to a lack of funding, more than half of eligible low-income, uninsured and underinsured women are not receiving recommended breast cancer screening, and 2 ... more than a dozen states have left in place... (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
What Celebrity Deaths Teach Us About Surviving Our 50s Jul 2, 2009
Fawcett s case highlights the need for women to have digital rectal exams performed annually by their gynecologists during their Pap smear screenings ... Other screenings/medical recommendations to consider in your 50s ... Prostate cancer screening for men. (Fox News)
Local woman turns 102 years old today Jul 2, 2009
On Friday at about 4 p.m., officers were screening travelers when they came in contact with a suspicious 31-year-old man who was a resident of Flagstaff. Further investigation revealed he had an active felony warrant out of Yavapai County for dangerous drugs. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Lack Of Sleep Could Be More Dangerous For Women Than Men Jul 2, 2009
Sleep duration was determined by subjective questionnaires, and general health was assessed during a screening examination. Dr Miller added: These findings add to the growing body of evidence which suggests that there is a non-linear relationship between cardiovascular risk factors and duration of sleep. (Science Daily)
Star-Spangled Celebration, Act Alive make seamless combination (19) Jul 2, 2009
In addition, the Lebanon Lions Club will have its health screening unit at the celebration from 3-7 p.m.. For more information on Act Alive, contact 451-7161. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Stier: Detecting a Bad Breast Cancer Bill Jul 2, 2009
Certainly, a young woman with risk factors should consult her doctor about appropriate screening, but an education campaign aimed at teenagers isn t the way to go ... The field of genetic screening is in its infancy, and widespread testing raises more questions than it answers. (Roll Call)
GE Healthcare, Geron enter stem cell alliance Jul 2, 2009
Under the global exclusive license and multi-year alliance agreement, GE Healthcare and Geron intend to develop and commercialize cellular assay products derived from stem cells for use in drug discovery, development and toxicity screening. GE Healthcare will fund the research and development program and will be responsible for manufacturing, sales and distribution of products developed under the agreement. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Importance Of Developmental Screening Tool For Identifying Delays In Pre-term Children Shown Jul 2, 2009
ScienceDaily (July 1, 2009) A new study finds that U.S. pediatricians have plenty of room for improvement when it comes to using a screening questionnaire to flag developmental delays in premature children ... In the study, a group of 1,427 caregivers and children in the U.S. attending their 12- or 24-month well-child visits (regular screening for developmental delays by pediatricians) completed the Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ), a child development screening tool ... The data shows the... (Science Daily)
MHSS: Sludge not a health concern Jul 2, 2009
"For the fields that we have tested, five of the eight samples indicated 20 to 49 per million parts of hexavalent chromium, which are below the 86 parts per million, which is below the screening level set by the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Health and Senior Services," said Mark Templeton, Director for the Missouri Department of Natural Resources ... MDNR, EPA and MDHSS have set a screening level of 86 parts per million for chromium(VI), meaning that any detections above... (Cameron Observer, MO)
Parkinson's group to meet Jul 2, 2009
PPH offers free and low-cost classes, screenings ... PPH offers free screenings in July ... SAN DIEGO ---- Palomar Pomerado Health will host these free screenings in July. (North County Times)
Chromium questions move to KCK? Jul 2, 2009
Dawn wrote on Jul 1, 2009 5:46 PM:" From the release posted on stjoechannel.com: EPA, MDNR and MDHSS will host a public availability session next week in St. Joseph to share information from the investigation, and to address public questions and concerns. The event will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, at the Fulkerson Center, located in Leah Spratt Hall at 4525 Downs Drive on the campus of Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph. For a printable map to the meeting... (Cameron Observer, MO)
Taking to the street Jul 2, 2009
Friday: The Klamath Falls branch will show a free screening of a science fiction/fantasy film about turning back the clock and returning to high school. It will begin at 2 p.m. The Disney Channel original movie is rated G and is 92 minutes long. Attendees can bring a snack and beverage if they wish. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Schizophrenia risk tied to gene variants Jul 2, 2009
And all but one of the genetic variations are common to most of the population, so they can't be used much as a screening tool either. What's intriguing is where five of those seven genetic variations lie. (MSNBC -- Health)
Elderly, Kids Urged to Skip Hajj Over Swine Flu Jul 1, 2009
They also urged that the kingdom maintain adequate screening for the virus at entry points used by pilgrims and that pilgrims receive flu shots at least two weeks before they travel to Mecca and Medina and the swine flu vaccine once it is available. It also recommended that pilgrims adhere to "good personal hygiene measures, including cough etiquette, use of antiseptic hand gels and especially frequent hand washing with soap and water.". (Newsmax)
First U.S. Uterus Transplant Planned Jul 1, 2009
A team based in Manhattan has begun screening women left barren by cancer, injuries or other problems who want a chance to bear their own children. "The desire to have a child is a tremendous driving force for many women," said Giuseppe Del Priore of the New York Downtown Hospital, who is leading the team. (Yahoo News -- Women's Issues)
AIDS testing high priority for region, S.C. Jul 1, 2009
During the early years of the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s, the government recommended AIDS screening only in big cities, where the disease rates are high, and among members of high-risk groups, such as gay men and drug addicts ... On the national level, Congresswoman Maxine Waters of California has reintroduced a bill to require health insurance plans to cover routine HIV tests under the same terms and conditions as other routine health screenings. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Parkinson's group to meet Jul 1, 2009
PPH offers free and low-cost classes, screenings ... PPH offers free screenings in July ... SAN DIEGO ---- Palomar Pomerado Health will host these free screenings in July. (North County Times)
Camp Bow Wow comes to ABQ Jul 1, 2009
Owners thinking of leaving their dog for a day or a week must go through a screening process. All campers are required to participate in an interview day before they can attend camp on a regular basis. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Report on protein test to predict heart attack sounds cautious note Jul 1, 2009
Researchers, led by cardiologists at Massachusetts General Hospital, reported yesterday that testing patients for a protein associated with inflammation may help predict the risk of heart attacks and strokes in certain cases but that it is probably not useful as a widespread, routine screening tool ... It is the latest study in one of cardiology s hottest areas, which has pitted specialists in a decade-long back and forth over the value of screening patients with the test ... The evidence does... (Boston Globe)
Yoko Ono wins legal battle with Mass. company Jul 1, 2009
World Wide first sued Ono last year after she blocked the company from screening 3 Days in the Life, a two-hour film culled from the footage, at a private school in Maine ... Zobel dismissed World Wide s lawsuit against Ono, ruling that she had not infringed upon a copyright by blocking the movie screening. (Boston Globe)
Lawmakers vow to 'fast track' elderly driver rules Jul 1, 2009
That bill urges instituting in-person driver license renewals throughout a driver s lifespan; giving drivers a visual screening test similar to one used in California; and flagging motorists who have a certain number of accidents over a specified time period and requiring them to take an in-person exam. Wagner and the Transportation Committee s Senate chairman, Steven A. Baddour, said the final bill will probably be an amalgam of several proposals. (Boston Globe)
Saving lives Jul 1, 2009
Thirteen young people have been detected with serious heart defects during a charity screening tour ... Screening is critical ... The only way to find out if you are at risk of Sudden Death Syndrome is through screening. (BBC News -- Health)
UMSL hopes to improve breast cancer treatment Jul 1, 2009
If there is someone in your family with breast cancer and you are under the age of forty, the breast cancer awareness association is asking that you get a mammography screening. On October 14 2009, UM-St. (The Current Online, MO)
Uganda: Swine Flu Suspect Intercepted At Entebbe Airport Jul 1, 2009
Ms Sarah Nagaayi, a resident of old Kampala was identified at the airport's swine flu screening desk and rushed to Entebbe grade B hospital. A source at the airport who preferred anonymity said that Ms Nagaayi travelled from South Africa aboard a South African plane but when she got to Entebbe airport, she was too weak to walk, had a sour throat and consistent cough. (allAfrica.com)
Blood Samples Raise Questions of Privacy... Jul 1, 2009
The stored samples are mostly used to validate the accuracy of newborn screening and evaluate new tests ... "There might be some research that offends moral sensibilities of citizens, such as research into prenatal screening for some genetic condition that might lead some parents to make a decision to selectively abort affected fetuses," said Tom Tomlinson, a bioethicist at Michigan State University ... Concerned that the debate might undermine the newborn screening programs, the federal... (The Drudge Report)
Sleep duration is associated with variations in levels of inflammatory markers in women Jul 1, 2009
Sleep duration was determined by subjective questionnaires, and general health was assessed during a screening examination. According to the authors, these findings add to the growing body of evidence which suggests that there is a non-linear relationship between cardiovascular risk factors and duration of sleep. (EurekAlert!)
Risk of tuberculosis from arthritis medication examined Jul 1, 2009
Most TB cases develop as a result of reactivation of a latent TB infection, and health authorities worldwide recommend screening for latent TB and treating patients before initiating anti-TNF treatment. A new study examined cases of TB associated with anti-TNF therapy and found that the risk of TB is higher for patients receiving anti-TNF monoclonal antibody therapy (infliximab or adalimumab) than for those receiving soluble TNF receptor therapy (etanercept). (EurekAlert!)
Poor sleep is independently associated with depression in postpartum women Jul 1, 2009
"There are also helpful depression screening questionnaires that can be completed during a consultation. Doctors and other health workers should provide an opportunity for postpartum women to discuss difficult feelings.". Data were collected between October 2005 and September 2006 from 2,830 women who gave birth to a live child at Stavanger University Hospital in Norway. (EurekAlert!)
Electronic Privacy Information Center: Privacy Jul 1, 2009
Plans were announced by the Transportation Security Administration to propose the trial use of backscatter x-ray for passenger screening at several U.S. airports ... Information about the passenger prescreening program Secure Flight, which EPIC deems fundamentally flawed. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Lots of new laws hit books today Jul 1, 2009
Over 10 years, the list will grow to include every felony on the books, providing a DNA database for screening in different cases. Prescription database: Florida also will join 38 states in having a Department of Health database on prescriptions for painkillers and other addictive drugs. (Florida Today)
The Young Pro Jun 30, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
False hope is not a favorable result of prostate screening Jun 30, 2009
As an oncologist who cares for patients with advanced prostate cancer, I know that for many of my patients, screening or early detection would have not changed the final outcome ... Prostate cancer is incredibly complex, and some of the effort aimed at promoting screening might be better spent trying to understand why some prostate cancers are relatively aggressive and others relatively slow-growing ... In fact, so far studies, although flawed in some aspects, suggest that screening of even... (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Local 'Jacki' cancer recovery program receives $39,876 Komen grant Jun 30, 2009
The goal of the Massachusetts Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is to ensure 100% annual screening and access to healthcare in the State by funding education, screening and treatment programs, with an emphasis on the medically underserved. With the help of the community and events such as the annual Komen MA Race for the Cure 5K Run/Walk, in 2009 the Affiliate was able to grant over $1 million to 29 organizations in Massachusetts. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Solving the Mystery of Patient Abus... Jun 30, 2009
Passing of the Patient Safety and Abuse Prevention Act of 2007 amendment requires state nursing home providers and long -term care facilities to conduct nationwide background screening on all applicants as part of the pre-employment process. Unfortunately Congress has minimized the urgency for this type of safeguard for the vulnerable population. (Suite101.com)
Did Jackson do too much? Jun 30, 2009
Screening tests would detect that condition and others. Its unlikely that someone with Jacksons resources hadnt been screened for such problems, Bove said, raising the possibility of a random, unexplained death. (MSNBC -- Health)
Birthday present for all newborns: hearing tests Jun 30, 2009
The Prime Minister's announcement yesterday of the introduction of universal screening from 2011 flows from suggestions Dr Nelson first put to Mr Rudd in an informal chat the day after he lost the Liberal leadership last September ... Dr Nelson later told the Herald that when Mr Rudd had invited him for a cup of tea after his leadership loss he had urged the Prime Minister to act on the screening measure, which his predecessor, John Howard, had planned before his defeat ... The former opposition... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
'We don't want another family to lose a child' Jun 30, 2009
Thirteen young people have been detected with serious heart conditions during a charity screening tour ... He told BBC reporter Tamasin Ford why heart screening programmes are important. (BBC News -- Health)
Study: Bad test results often don't reach patients Jun 30, 2009
The first study of its kind finds doctors failed to inform patients of abnormal cancer screenings and other test results 1 out of 14 times ... The tests included cholesterol blood work, mammograms, Pap smears and screening tests for colon cancer. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
ASU scientist: Study of first wave of swine flu requires revised public health strategies Jun 30, 2009
In addition, Japan employed active surveillance at airports, using recently developed sensors to detect passengers with fevers for additional screening. The disease was contained within two-to-three weeks, with only about 500 cases and no fatalities. (EurekAlert!)
Study finds improved communication encourages patients to seek colorectal cancer screening Jun 30, 2009
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Improved communication among patients and primary care physicians increases the chances those due for colorectal cancer screening will follow their doctors' advice and complete the procedure, a University at Buffalo study has found ... D., UB associate professor and a specialist in health communication, also found the more convenient the screening process was, the greater the chance patients would follow through and be tested for colon cancer ... "It became apparent during the... (EurekAlert!)
Scientific system accurately predicts spread of H1N1: study Jun 30, 2009
The airports in these cities represent potential sites for screening passengers to Canada during international epidemics. Four developing countries China, Mexico, India and the Philippines and nine industrialized countries the U.S., the U.K., France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan are the source of 80% of Canada's international air traffic. (EurekAlert!)
Airport test to stop arrival of Sars and flu 'pointless' Jun 30, 2009
Screening for flu or Sars at UK airports to try to stop a pandemic taking hold in Britain will not work, warns an article in this week's British Medical Journal. Many people could be incubating the infection when tested but not show positive results because flight times are not long enough to allow flu or Sars to develop to the point of detection. (Yahoo News -- SARS)
The effects of gender and age on health related behaviors Jun 30, 2009
This study aimed to investigate gender, age, screening practices, health beliefs, and perceived future health needs for healthy ageing ... Screening behaviors were associated with gender and age. (BioMed Central)
Hansen's disease in spotlight again because of Hawaii priest Jun 30, 2009
Most new Hawai'i patients are immigrants from Asia and the Pacific, and are diagnosed thanks to screening programs that also look for other illnesses ... In the mid-1990s, the state Health Department began screening incoming immigrants for Hansen's disease, after a cluster of about 12 people were diagnosed with the disease in Kona ... Since then, health officials have been working to increase awareness of Hansen's disease with health fairs and screenings at churches and clinics. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Running Hot and Cold (Part I) Jun 29, 2009
It features hardwood floors, a pool, a landscaped podium deck, a rooftop screening room with an adjacent deck, a fitness center and business lounge. At. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Unreported test results not always good news Jun 29, 2009
Using sophisticated screening tools, they analyzed levels of 57 substances in urine samples collected from 67 children, 25 of whom turned out to have appendicitis. One protein, called leucine-rich alpha-2-glycoprotein, was high both in appendicitis patients urine samples and in diseased appendix tissue. (Boston Globe)
Dr. Jerome Fryer Preliminary Study Sheds Light On Reducing Back Pain Jun 29, 2009
"In my practice I look for indicators of osteoarthritis and provide patients with short and long-term therapeutic strategies for the management of this common condition. Height change variations can help provide the health care professional with important clinical clues and is an excellent screening tool for further diagnostic testing," concluded Dr. Fryer. About Dr. Jerome Fryer: Dr. Fryer obtained his doctorate degree in chiropractic, graduating with honors from Western States Chiropractic... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Report: Prostate cancer screening has yet to prove its worth Jun 29, 2009
ATLANTAJune 29, 2009The recent release of two large randomized trials suggests that if there is a benefit of screening, it is, at best, small, says a new report in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians ... Instead, public health principles demand that screening must reduce the risk of death from prostate cancer, reduce the suffering from prostate cancer, or reduce health care costs when compared with a non-screening scenario ... The authors suggest prostate cancer screening has yet to reach one... (EurekAlert!)
Teens who believe they'll die young are more likely to engage in risky behavior, University of Minnesota research finds Jun 29, 2009
She also notes that study findings support physician screening of adolescents for this perceived risk of early death. "This unusually common pessimistic view of the future is a powerful marker for high-risk status and thus deserves attention.". (EurekAlert!)
Appointment book Jun 29, 2009
-Titleist Performance Institute golf screening, by appointment. Determines any physical limitations that might impede a golfer's swing and includes 18-session customized workout program and revaluation. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Measuring Brain Atrophy In Patients With Mild Cognitive Impairment Jun 29, 2009
Baseline volume measurements of the hippocampus, amygdala and temporal horn were evaluated as predictors of cognitive change as measured by two commonly used instruments for screening cognitive function and dementia. Patients with smaller volumes of the hippocampus and amygdala showed more rapid clinical decline on these tests. (Science Daily)
KL preview for the Rainforest music fest Jun 29, 2009
A health centre will be set up to provide free screening for music fans and others. Pamplets on the flu will also be distributed, said Geikie. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Socialized medicine takes away freedom Jun 29, 2009
JanInWloo wrote on Jun 28, 2009 10:18 AM:" Dr. Clayson has health insurance because his union has negotiated it and because his employer (we taxpayers) pay for it. He doesn't have to worry about keeping this job-related insurance, because he has tenure at a university in a department that is in good shape as far as being able to keep staffing. Not likely that UNI will drop its marketing major. So, as a result, he has no idea what most of the rest of the country is facing as far as health care... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Infant colic Jun 29, 2009
So van den Berg and her colleagues looked at 7,600 babies and their parents, screening both mothers and fathers during pregnancy and following up two months after birth, according to the study in today's Pediatrics. Van den Berg says the study probably underestimates the link between depression and colic. (USA Today -- News)
Autopsy today for Michael Jackson Jun 28, 2009
Watchdog Fred wrote on Jun 27, 2009 4:35 PM:" As for entertainer's I don't think anyone could top Elvis Presley but then that is my humble opinion. That man could seen rock, country, gospil or anything and truly make it his own. That takes a versatile talent. But he too succumbed to a lifestyle and drugs, which is exactly what I think will be determined about Michael Jackson, when the drug screening comes back from the lab. You don't have a clear health exam in March and then have a permanent... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
No wonder A (H1N1) cases are on the rise Jun 28, 2009
I WAS made to understand, through media reports, that health screening has been put in place at all entry points into the country ... However, there was no health screening on the thousands who entered Malaysia via the checkpoint. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Diabetes Is Significant Economic Burden For US Health-care System Jun 28, 2009
(June 10, 2009) Screening adults for diabetes could result in significant cost-savings for health-care systems compared to the costs of not screening individuals at. (Dec. (Science Daily)
Nancy Ly: U.S. must honor, protect Hmong veterans Jun 28, 2009
Allow the international community or an independent third party to conduct proper screening of the Hmong, and allow those refugees who qualify under international law for protection to resettle in third countries, specifically in the United States, Canada, France and Australia, where there is already a sizable Hmong population. Monitor all returns to Laos to assure their voluntary nature. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Peoples Wellness Project to assist Northampton residents Jun 28, 2009
The People s Wellness Project will provide information, health screening and referrals to the citizens of Garysburg and the surrounding areas of Northampton County ... The volunteers will include physicians, nurses, nutritionists, health educators, mental health professionals and laboratory/screening staff and resources. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Academy Toughens Best-Song Oscar Rules Jun 28, 2009
The music branch has about 230 members, who rate songs after viewing them in a marathon screening or on a DVD compilation of the tunes as they appear in the films. If no song achieves the minimum score, there will be no best-song Oscar awarded. (KCRA 3, CA)
Reporter's Notebook: Health screening takes 15 minutes and could save a life Jun 28, 2009
The first Nicholas Ryan Over Foundation heart screening for youth will be held Oct. 24 at Carlisle High School. The screening will be available to children age 6 and older, as well as adults, from any school district in the area ... The non-invasive heart screening will be conducted by HeartScreen America and will include a heart history assessment, body mass index and electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) read by a board-certified cardiologist. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
